Friday 15:06
The families of the British, Canadian and US citizens kidnapped in Iraq on 26 November have jointly issued the following notice, appealing for their safe return. This appeal, translated into Arabic, will appear in newspapers in Iraq over the next 2/3 days.
Family appeal for hostages
A month has passed since our loved ones - Norman, James, Harmeet and Tom - were kidnapped in Iraq.
In this time, Iraq has held elections for a constitutionally-elected Government. This is a new start for Iraq and Iraqis to take control of their own destiny. It is a time for new starts.
Many clerics and religious figures from the Arab and Muslim world have spoken over the past weeks of the good work they were doing in Iraq and that their organisation have done in Palestine, and they have called for their release.
We appeal to you to help us ensure the safe return of our relatives.
If you have any information which can help, please call this number. You do not have to reveal your identity.
07901 911 977
email: familyappeal@yahoo.com
Note to Editors
1. The four people kidnapped are Norman Kember (British), James Loney (Canadian), Harmeet Sooden (Canadian) and Tom Fox (US).
2. The appeal will also be issued by radio in Iraq on 26 December.
